Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara offers a stylish and modern atmosphere with amenities such as a bar/lounge, pool, and a restaurant.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-Out 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2023
Floors: 3
Rooms: 45
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 45
Suites: 1
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: As Needed
Meeting Rooms: 1
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Ownership: TMC Hospitality
Total Taxes: 14.20%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
Cancellation: Group block and individual cancellations are different, inquire for more details.
Check-In Instructions:
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- 24-hour front desk
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Concierge services
- Elevator
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
- Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
- Housekeeping on request
- Luggage storage
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Pets not allowed
- Professional property host/manager
- Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
- Property does not require health documentation at check-in
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Smoke-free property
- Uncovered parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
If you're up with the sun, grab coffee and pastries at Dawn before heading to the beach for a morning session. Feel free to stay a while and set up shop at one of our many workspaces. Dawn serves drip coffee, espresso-based classics, and a selection of breakfast foods and pastries.
Parking is located at 18 E Haley St, right around the corner from the hotel (directly behind the beer garden). Guest will have to download the PayByPhone app on their cellphones prior to parking. Follow the instructions on the app. Guests should enter 24 hours for one night, 48 hours for two nights, 72 hours for three nights, etc. Guests will have in and out privileges.
Complimentary high speed wifi
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential workers only - NO
Contactless check-in is available
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FAQs about Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels have?
There are 45 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
If you're up with the sun, grab coffee and pastries at Dawn before heading to the beach for a morning session. Feel free to stay a while and set up shop at one of our many workspaces. Dawn serves drip coffee, espresso-based classics, and a selection of breakfast foods and pastries.
What parking is available at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
Parking is located at 18 E Haley St, right around the corner from the hotel (directly behind the beer garden). Guest will have to download the PayByPhone app on their cellphones prior to parking. Follow the instructions on the app. Guests should enter 24 hours for one night, 48 hours for two nights, 72 hours for three nights, etc. Guests will have in and out privileges.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary high speed wifi
Is there shuttle service at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport and about 2 hours from LAX
Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.
Feel free to use the Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Santa Barbara event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.






Room Details
- Downtown Santa Barbara - 0.4 mi
- De la Guerra Plaza - 0.4 mi
- Lobero Theater - 0.5 mi
- Presidio Santa Barbara - 0.6 mi
- Hill Carrillo Adobe - 0.7 mi
- Burton Mound - 0.8 mi
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 0.9 mi
- West Beach - 0.9 mi
- Santa Barbara Carriage Museum - 0.9 mi
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 0.9 mi
- Old Spanish Days - 1 mi
- Santa Barbara City College - 1 mi
- Stearns Wharf - 1.2 mi
- Arlington Theater - 1.2 mi
- Alameda Park - 1.4 mi
- Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 1.5 mi
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 1.6 mi
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 1.6 mi
- Leadbetter Beach - 1.8 mi
- Santa Barbara Bowl - 1.9 mi
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra - 2.1 mi
- Oak Park - 2.4 mi
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 2.7 mi
- Mission Santa Barbara - 2.7 mi
- Santa Barbara Convalescent Hsp - 2.9 mi
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 3.1 mi
- Santa Barbara Museum History - 3.2 mi
- Elings Park - 3.7 mi
- Earl Warren Showgrounds - 3.8 mi
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 4.2 mi
- Arroyo Burro Beach - 4.6 mi
- Downtown Montecito - 4.7 mi
- Westmont College - 4.9 mi
- Tenet Healthcare Corp - 5.5 mi
- University of Santa Barbara - 10.4 mi
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital - 10.5 mi
- Pacifica Graduate Institute - 10.6 mi
- Downtown Goleta - 12.2 mi
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13.2 mi
- Goleta Amtrak Station - 13.6 mi
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